Suggested Care Package Items

Care packages are a terrific way to support your unit. Remember that the packages may have a long trip before they reach members of your unit, so they will need to be able to stand up to time and some abuse. Small, individual snack items that are non-perishable and things that easily spice up otherwise bland food are excellent "package stuffers." Travel size personal care items also pack and ship easily. If you want to take into account the gender of the individual recipients, you should discuss with a unit contact person how to best do this.

Here are some suggestions:

Personal Care Items

Gold Bond Powder

(or Z-Absorb Powder)

Chapstick (with SPF)

Sunscreen

Shaving Items

Lotion

Eye Drops

Toothpaste

Breath mints (Altoids)

Cotton Swabs

Soap or Body Wash

Shampoo

Sewing kits

Baby wipes

Handy wipes

Kleenex (pcoket size)

Other Personal Items

Writing tablets & journals

Pens, pencils

Crossword puzzles

Playing cards

Dice

Travel size board games

Magazines

Comic books

Paperback books

Disposable cameras

International phone cards

Sports section of paper

CD's & CD cases

Current movies on DVD

Sunglasses

Cotton socks

Swim goggles

Small footballs

Softballs

 

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Food Items

Candy bars

Gum

Mints (Altoid, etc.)

Prepackaged snacks

Powdered drink mixes

Lifesavers & hard candy

Instant coffee

Sunflower seeds

Dried fruits & nuts

Trail mix

Tabasco sauce

Hot pepper sauce

Beef jerky

Miscellaneous:

Seasonal items

Personal notes